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Relativistic MHD Simulations of Precessed JetsRelativistic jets are considered to be generated by magnetic fields in a rotating black hole with accretion disk. Consequently, resulting outflows contain magnetic fields in them and control the propagation of jets. We have performed 3D relativistic MHD simulations to investigate the stability and structure of precessed MHD jets with large Lorentz factor by using a newly developed 3D GRMHD code. We have performed simulations of supermagnetosonic jets surrounded by a fast wind. The simulation results reveal complex pressure structure inside the RMHD jet. The structure is produced by a combination of the helical surface and body modes excited by the precession as predicted theoretically. The wavelength of the body mode which occurs in an internal helical twist is much shorter than that of the helical twist surface mode. We will present some comparisons between the RMHD simulations and theoretical predictions, and potential observables and discuss the effect of wind.
Document ID
20070001542
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mizuno, Y.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Nishikawa, K.-I.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Hardee, P.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Koide, S.
(Kumamoto Univ. Japan)
Fishman, G. J.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2006
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Microquasars and Beyond
Location: Como
Country: Italy
Start Date: September 18, 2006
End Date: September 22, 2006
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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